Mercury Retrograde Enters Scorpio: A Deep, Intuitive Reset for Scorpio Sun, Moon, and Risings

After a short stint in Sagittarius to start things off, on November 18, Mercury retrograde goes back into Scorpio, where the energy will shift from big-picture fire to something that is much more intimate, precise, and quite emotionally revealing. This will feel much slower and more soulful, and those with Scorpio placements in their big three are uniquely prepared to navigate all of this. For you, it’s less about communication mishaps or tech glitches (but of course, yes, those possibilities are still in play) and more about reclaiming the truths that you’ve pushed aside and being able to reconnect with the power of your own intuition.

Let’s dive into what this Mercury retrograde transit means for Scorpio Sun, Moon, and Risings! 

Why Scorpio Energy Shifts Mercury Retrograde’s Tone

Sagittarius is a sign that likes to move fast, you know, it wants answers, momentum, and the freedom to explore, and yes, Mercury retrograde in the sign of the Archer does slow things down, but once this retrograde enters Scorpio, things really, really slow down. The energy is much more hyper-attuned because Scorpio does not skim the surface, oh no, it digs, and digs until the truth is found.

Therefore, what changes can you expect with this shift? Well, to name a few, there will be a heightened sense of our intuition, the possibility of hidden information finding its way to the surface, the need for deeper conversations, more intense self-reflection, and a stronger pull towards closure, healing, or shadow work. The Scorpio energy here works to strip away all the noise so that you can hear what’s real.

Scorpio Sun: Reclaiming Your Personal Power

If your sun sign is Scorpio, this Mercury retrograde transit is shining directly on your identity, confidence, and self-expression. You’re likely to notice that you’re being asked to rethink how you’re showing up as well as where you might be holding yourself back, whether out of fear, pride, or self-protection. Under this transit, you very well might feel called to re-evaluate some of your personal goals, perhaps revisit a passion of yours that you’ve left in the past, and allow for deep reflection on how authentically you’re expressing your truth. Overall, it’s a clarifying energy for your sense of self!

Scorpio Moon: A Deep Emotional Detox

For those with their Moon in Scorpio, this Mercury retrograde is expected to bring up old feelings or unresolved memories. This is not to overwhelm you as much as it is to help you process what’s been stuck. So what might this look like? Themes could include emotional triggers rising in order to lead you toward healing, rekindling an old emotional connection, needing to reassess your boundaries, and, of course, letting go of patterns that are draining you. It’s also possible that with this energy, you’ll crave a bit more solitude than usual as you need the space to really listen to how your inner world is shifting. 

Scorpio Rising: A Reset to Your Identity and Path Forward

If you’re a Scorpio rising, like myself, you are likely to feel this transit through both your body as well as in how you view the world. The energy is expected to work like a reset to your sense of direction, your self-image, and the path you want to commit to. Through this energy, you’re likely to find yourself questioning the roles you play in your life, maybe rethinking your overall aesthetic, or feeling the need to step back from certain people in your life in order to gain a better perspective.

You might also feel the need to revisit old goals or commitments, as well as finally find yourself seeing some important red flags that you missed the first time. The Scorpio rising energy in this Mercury retrograde period allows you to become sharper and more intuitive, as you’ll be able to really see the truth behind the facades.

Final Thoughts

Mercury retrograde in Scorpio is not meant to haunt you; it’s meant to transform you. It’s asking, no, it’s urging you to go deep within yourself to find the power that is within you. By embracing this slowdown, you’re likely to come out clearer, stronger, and more aligned than you were before. So, work with this energy, instead of fighting against it. This might look like not only slowing down, but finding ways to ground yourself in the energy, lean further into emotional honesty, and give yourself the time to do your shadow work. Scorpio energy never does anything halfway, and just like anything else, when you rise from this Mercury retrograde period, you’ll rise renewed!

As always, take what resonates and gently leave the rest; your intuition knows what’s meant for you.